Emergency Sirens To Be Tested Tuesday
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 2, 2021
The 37 sirens located within ten miles of the Salem/Hope Creek (New Jersey) plants will be activated for three to five minutes. The siren tests will be followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations.
Deadly Poison Hemlock and Spotted Water Hemlock Found in Delaware
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, July 2, 2021
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning all residents about two deadly species of hemlock recently found in Sussex County. Environmental scientists have confirmed the presence of poison hemlock (Conicum maculatum) and spotted water hemlock (Cicuta maculata). All parts of the plants – leaves, stems, flowers, and roots – are poisonous to humans and animals.
Skunk in Newark Tests Positive For Rabies
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2021
DOVER (July 1, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising New Castle County residents who live or spend time in the area west of Rt. 273, near S. Brownleaf Road, Sonant Drive, and Stature Drive in Newark, of a positive case of rabies in a skunk. Two individuals were potentially exposed to […]
Governor Carney Announces Summer Acceleration Milestones
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2021
Governor John Carney announced the progress underway with summer acceleration and encouraged Delaware families to take advantage of the free services offered by their districts and charter schools.
STATEMENTS: Governor Carney and Dr. Rattay on Delaware Reaching 70 Percent Vaccination Goal
Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2021
Governor John Carney and Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director of the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), released the following statements on Delaware reaching 70 percent of adults with at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
